Softball Recap: Thomas Jefferson Falls Despite Strong Effort from Sofia Sandoval

By Team Reports Sep 17, 2024, 7:25pm

Softball Recap: Thomas Jefferson Spartans vs. George Washington Patriots

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Thomas Jefferson lost against George Washington back in September of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Thomas Jefferson Spartans fell just short of the George Washington Patriots by a score of 9-8.

Sofia Sandoval was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Layla Colonna, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.

Even though they lost, Thomas Jefferson kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now hit at least 11 hits in three consecutive matchups.

Thomas Jefferson now has a losing record at 5-6. As for George Washington, their record is now 7-8.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Thomas Jefferson will challenge Denver East at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Denver East is coming into the contest with six straight defeats on the road, meaning Thomas Jefferson will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for George Washington, they will take on Rangeview at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. George Washington is facing Rangeview at the right time seeing as Rangeview is stuck on a 14-game losing streak.

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